This new COD set in WWII is a step back in timeline for the series, but is definately not a step back in quality of game

User Rating: 8 | Call of Duty: World at War PS3
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When I first heard that the amazing Call of Duty series was returning to a World War II setting, I was both sceptical and excited. I was sceptical as, after playing Treyarch's COD3, I did not think they would make as good a game as Infinity Ward have made in COD4. I was also excited, however, as it brought back memories of the excellent COD and COD2.
Upon launching the game, however, my sceptisism was gone. The campaign begins on a small Japanese island at night, and this really shows off the superb lighting and textures. It is also a new direction for the series, as the pacific theatre has never been a part of the COD series until now. You play as an American soldier in the pacific theatre (except for one surprising plane mission - obviously influenced by COD4) and then take the role of a Russian soldier when the game returns to Europe. This was also good news for me as, after studying the German occupation of Europe and Russia's uprising against it for my degree, I prefer to experience this side of the war. The final mission takes place at the German parliament Reichstag building and is a killer ending (excuse the pun).
Online is also just as good as the COD4 experience, and possibly better due to the variation with new weapons and perks (e.g. Attack Dogs). Also, upon completion of the campaign, a surprising mode is unlocked which sees you and a team of three other players defending a bunker against Nazi Soldiers you thought you had already killed...
Overall, COD: WAW fully deserves is 8/10 I have awarded. It is not given full marks as all games can improve and I have a few niggles. Mainly, the checkpoints, although useful, are certainly used sparingly. This means certain sections where you die will involve replaying a whole section of a level again in order to reach the next checkpoint. This is particularly frustrating on Veteran difficulty, where you are bound to de a number of times in one mission. Speaking of dying a lot, the enemy is also far too accurate with their weapons on Veteran, sometimes killing you whilst looking the other way. They are also very "grenade happy", often throwing a barrage of 4 or more grenades which is impossible to escape from. Finally, textures in certain missions do go wrong, but I have heard a patch is being released to correct this soon.
To end, I will say that I definately recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of first-person shooters. DO NOT LET THE WWII SETTING OR THE USE OF TREYARCH AS DEVELOPER PUT YOU OFF!

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